GMC Savana years to avoid
No model year of the GMC Savana stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best GMC Savana years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
GMC Savana complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common GMC Savana problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes78
- Body39
- Engine31
- Tires30
- Transmission28
- Steering28
- Fuel system28
- Electrical27
- Airbags25
- Visibility23
- Seat belts13
- Suspension11
GMC Savana problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | - | 2 | Body | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 2 | Steering | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 5 | Electrical | 5 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2018 | - | 3 | Brakes | 7 | 1 | ||
| 2017 | - | 7 | Transmission | 6 | 1 | ||
| 2016 | - | 6 | Steering | 7 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2015 | - | 2 | Airbags | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 1 | 7 | 0 | |||
| 2013 | - | 2 | Tires | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 3 | Airbags | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 3 | Wheels | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 2 | Electrical | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 3 | Electrical | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 6 | Brakes | 3 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2006 | - | 7 | Engine | 72,000 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2005 | - | 13 | Body | 41,000 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2004 | - | 12 | Brakes | 63,000 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2003 | - | 22 | Brakes | 27,000 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2002 | - | 12 | Body | 24,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2001 | - | 19 | Electrical | 54,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | - | 49 | Brakes | 55,000 | 2 | 5 | |
| 1999 | - | 49 | Brakes | 62,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 1998 | - | 33 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 46 | Brakes | 104,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1996 | - | 35 | Fuel system | 67,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1995 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 59
GMC Savana warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
GMC Savana in the news
Questions about the GMC Savana
What years of the GMC Savana should you avoid?
No single model year of the GMC Savana has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used GMC Savana?
2019, 2007 and 2016 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 6 and 6).
What is the most common problem with the GMC Savana?
Brakes, with 78 complaints across all years, followed by body (39) and engine (31).
How many recalls does the GMC Savana have?
59 recalls between 1994 and 2022. The 2003 model year has the most, with 11.
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